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  1. Kellie's Castle (sometimes also called Kellie's Folly) is a castle located in Batu Gajah, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia. The unfinished, ruined mansion, was built by a Scottish planter named William Kellie-Smith. According to differing accounts, it was either a gift for his wife or a home for his son.

  2. Apr 12, 2018 · Kellie’s Castle in Perak’s Batu Gajah near Ipoh combines romance, tragedy and mystery. Young Scotsman William Kellie Smith moved to British Malaya, now Malaysia, made and lost his fortune and left an unfinished mansion to be reclaimed by the jungle. Here is the entrancing story.

  3. Nov 12, 2011 · One of the most interesting Perak attractions is Kellie’s Castle which is located about 40 km away from Ipoh, on the outskirts of a small town called Batu Gajah. This castle was meant to be a home away from home for Scottish Planter, William Kellie Smith in the 20th century.

  4. Nov 17, 2023 · Brief History Of Kellie’s Castle. William Kellie Smith is a Scotsman who came to Malaya for a collaboration on a railway project. It was successful and he tried to expand his fortune further through a few different industries: He ran a tin mine, a rubber estate, a coffee estate, and a marble quarry. Of these the rubber estate was the most ...

  5. Mar 5, 2024 · WHAT TO SEE AT KELLIE’S CASTLE IN PERAK, MALAYSIA? IS KELLIE’S CASTLE WORTH A VISIT? Nestled in the heart of Perak near Ipoh, Malaysia. It represents both an architectural marvel and a poignant story filled with ambition, love, and tragedy. Kellie’s Castle was built in the early 20th century by a Scottish planter named William Kellie Smith.

  6. Kellie’s Castle is perched on top of a hill in Batu Gajah, Perak, and situated beside Sungai Raya (Raya River). Built in 1915 by Scottish planter, William Kellie-Smith, it was one of the settings in the 1999 Oscar-nominated film Anna and the King, starring Jodie Foster and Chow Yun-fat.

  7. Feb 1, 2024 · History. Kellie’s Castle: The Best Eerie Historical Gem in Perak. lacamisa.my | February 1, 2024. Contents hide. 1. Opening Hours (Effective 1 January 2023) 2. Location. 3. Ticket Price. 4. Telephone No. 5. Parking Tips. 6. What is Kellie’s Castle? 7. The Fascinating History of Kellie’s Castle. 8. The Grandeur of the Castle’s Design. 9.